Overview

• A July 10–14 Quinnipiac University poll finds 49% of voters open to a generic third party but only 17% willing to join one led by Elon Musk
• Independent support plunges from 75% for a generic alternative to 22% for a Musk-founded party, while Democratic interest falls from 39% to 6%
• YouGov and CNN surveys conducted in early to mid-July mirror the sharp drop in backing when Musk’s name is attached to a third-party movement
• An informal X poll of over 1.2 million users showed 65% approval for the America Party concept, but that enthusiasm has not materialized in broader national polling
• More than two weeks after declaring the America Party, Musk has offered no formal platform, lacks FEC certification and faces state ballot-access barriers ahead of the 2026 midterms